Complete access to the ocean. From almost every hot spot in California, the beach is within a short drive to the ocean. Major cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco all sit close to the water, other cities such as Redding and Sacramento are a few hours from some beautiful Californian beaches. California has the third largest coastline, coming in just behind Florida and Alaska.

This community has so much to offer from quaint beach cottages in a small coastal town to outdoor activities such as river rafting, kayaking and fishing on one of our many local rivers or our coastal ocean waters, surfing, and whale watching during certain times of the year!

It is no secret that the state of California is in the middle of a financial struggle. In fact, the financial situation is so bad that California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a "fiscal emergency." California, also, leads the nation in the number of taxing categories that the state imposes on its citizens.

California is also a professional sports fan dream. California has 21 professional sports teams all across the state in the areas of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association and the Women's National Basketball Association. Women NFL fans should be aware of the new stadium security restrictions on handbags and purses. They need to be clear, such as the ones sold in Dominie's Jelly Bag Collection.